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Richard MacDonald
Richard MacDonald 1/2 Life Doves Bronze Fine Art Figurative Sculpture
1990

Name: Richard MacDonald 1/2 Life Doves Bronze Fine Art Figurative Sculpture
Brand: Richard MacDonald
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Richard MacDonald – Doves, Third Life, 1990 Bronze Sculpture Edition: Edition of 90, Sold Out Retired Size: 36 x 16 x 24 inches Certificate of Authenticity included One of the greatest living figurative sculptors, Richard MacDonald has given new life to this traditional and enduring art form. Fascinated with the human figure and human emotions, MacDonald focuses on sculpting figures of athletes, dancers, and mimes, with each work celebrating the beauty of the human form in all its glory. The working process of Richard MacDonald is unique, as each of his works is sculpted after life. Cultivating a special relationship with live models, the magic of his sculptures results from the continuous interaction with them. It allows the artist to capture their emotions and their states of being in the most remarkable of ways. The work “Doves, Third Life” from 1990 exhibits MacDonald’s full realm of genius and artistry. Characterized with vivid detail and brilliant patina, it truly invites marvel. The work depicts two dancers caught in a passionate embrace which defies gravity, emphasizing a great amount of trust between them unfolding before our eyes. At the same time, it captures their movement in all its grace. Meticulously carved with a focus on every little muscle, the work celebrates the figures’ astounding athleticism. Authentic and truly stunning, this bronze sculpture is considered by many as one of MacDonald’s best works. A part of the sold-out retired edition, it is extremely rare and highly sought after. The piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included. Free shipping. Collect art in a smart way! Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins. About Richard Macdonald Devoted to exploring of the human form, Richard Macdonald is often regarded as the world’s leading figurative sculptor today. This ingenious aesthete has been creating bronze sculptures with a relentless enthusiasm for over thirty years. Often described as Realism, his work is a part of the neo-figurative movement and it is greatly inspired by motion and the art of dance. Originally, Richard Macdonald was classically trained as a painter, having graduated Cum laude from the Art Center College of Design in 1971. His career began in the world of illustration, where the artist was frequently required to illustrate sporting events, including the Olympics. After a decade in illustration, he wanted to pursue another medium and his fascination with human body brought him to sculpture. In 1983, Macdonald officially retired as an illustrator and immersed himself into a three-dimensional creative universe. His talent helped accelerate his career as a sculptor, as the artist quickly rose to international prominence. Celebrated for its dynamism, refinement and superb quality, sculptures by Richard Macdonald were greatly sought after, while numerous prestigious commissions followed. Simultaneously, he never ceased to explore the stunning physicality and aesthetics of the human body, regularly working with live models in his studio. Ballet was hardly a novel subject in art and Richard Macdonald does follow the footsteps of Degas and even Rodin. Still, the works of the contemporary sculptor are different, meticulously made and anatomically correct to the slightest detail, testifying to the artist’s unparalleled perfectionism. Still, they are not a literal translation of a dancer’s body, but a true artistic portrayal of an paradigmatic character or a scene, imbued with personal traits and a vast emotive spectrum radiating from every inch of the piece. Macdonald’s statues are idealized images of harmony, with masterly balanced compositions, depicted the impossible postures and appearing to barely touch the ground. As a renowned artist, Richard Macdonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, and most recently - Cirque du Soleil. A devout philanthropist, he was honored and awarded by great international organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee. In the manner and with the commitment of the greatest sculptors from the history of art, Richard Macdonald continues to create sculptures impregnated with passion and energy, celebrating the supreme qualities of both the spiritual and the material body. His works are admired by connoisseurs and aficionados alike, as some of the most coveted collectibles in the world of contemporary sculpture. Richard Macdonald was born in Pasadena, California in 1946. He keeps a studio in Monterey, California, where he is based.

Creator:
Richard MacDonald (1946, American)
Creation Year:
1990
Dimensions:
Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
More Editions & Sizes:
Edition of 90Price: $99,000
Medium:
Bronze
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
1990-1999
Condition:
Museum quality with no flaws to speak of.
Gallery Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU109813658531

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Richard MacDonald 1/2 Life Doves Bronze Fine Art Figurative Sculpture
1990

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